Cross Breeds

Does anyone know alot about maltese puppies?

My best friend just purchased a maltese. We saw both of her parents and they were both pure white but the pup seems to have alot of what I think are called lemon or ivory markings (according to the breed standard). Some people (including the breeder) say they will go away as she ages but I have been looking online for hours and cant seem to find a picture of a pup with these markings. Does anyone have any experience with this issue?

Public Comments

1. i just know that they are really really cute :)
2. Yes, i believe they'll go away as the pup matures. I'm just going to the American Maltese Association to find out more Coat and Color The coat is single, that is, without undercoat. It hangs long, flat, and silky over the sides of the body almost, if not quite, to the ground. The long head-hair may be tied up in a topknot or it may be left hanging. Any suggestion of kinkiness, curliness, or woolly texture is objectionable. Color, pure white. Light tan or lemon on the ears is permissible, but not desirable Size Weight under 7 pounds, with from 4 to 6 pounds preferred. Overall quality is to be favored over size